ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939466 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
foil
pageantry
parity
commemorate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
combative
ceaseless
aerate
composed

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
discern
parade
authoritarian
promote

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
demean
extenuating
drab
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
repentant
naive
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."